The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal. Post here and support each other (PART 2)

[AP_since_May2023 37]

1 hour ago, Irish89 said:

Question for our Montreal WOM friends. Has anyone had a motion to dismiss filed against their WOM and what happened following this? We can see on the WOM timeline spreadsheet from 2022 that some people had a motion to dismiss filed against their WOM but were later issued their visas. Would really appreciate anyone on here that could shed some light on this particular circumstance. TIA

There is a court case recently that was dismissed after WOM was filed. https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/9413495/augustin-v-blinken/?q=blinken&type=o&order_by=dateFiled desc&stat_Precedential=on

 

This is not Montreal of course, but similar AP after consular interview. 

[Ds553513 16]

Hi @Fayisa i remember they asked you  your passport in end of March .right now what type of documents they are asking 

thank you 

[Tikitch 21]

Hey everyone,

 

As some of you older members know, I had gotten AP (DS5535 almost a year ago) and the consulate finally asked for a new medical and to send in my passport. For those who have sent their passport with the courier service, I just want to double check what documents we need to send. In the email, it says include list of documents, but I dont see anything besides the courier-in authorization certification. Am I missing something?

[LAMA9 118]

Congratulations @Tikitch!  I had to send in the email requesting my passport, the courier slip and updated passport photos (they are only valid 6 months from date taken) and as an added measure I sent in an updated police background certificate as others were asked for that.  I wasn't, but didn't want to give them any excuse to turn around and have to ask for additional things delaying the process even further.

[LYV 63]

Hello, 

 

I have created a spreadsheet for us all to use to track our progress. Another group used this type of sheet to track when their meetings would be scheduled from DQ date and it was really helpful to see approximate processing times. Please see attached online Excel Sheet. Let me know if you have any questions or think I missed anything that should be added. I've went ahead and added my information on the first line. Thanks!

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit?usp=sharing

[throwitaway 190]

19 hours ago, SGtoMurica said:

There is a court case recently that was dismissed after WOM was filed. https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/9413495/augustin-v-blinken/?q=blinken&type=o&order_by=dateFiled desc&stat_Precedential=on

 

This is not Montreal of course, but similar AP after consular interview. 

This suit was dismissed because the claim became moot - the plaintiff’s visa was adjudicated.

 

The other plaintiff in the suit can’t compel interview - it’s a different claim from the government’s duty to adjudicate an application, and extremely difficult to win on as there are too many factors involved. 

[Fayisa 21]

21 hours ago, Gha said:

Hi @Fayisa i remember they asked you  your passport in end of March .right now what type of documents they are asking 

thank you 

Yeah they asked me in March exactly a month after the interview. I couldn't send the document because I was out of Canada for a family visit. I am back so I can send it soon. Also a police certificate from Kenya where I use to live for long time.

[Pearljamm 65]

14 hours ago, LYV said:

Hello, 

 

I have created a spreadsheet for us all to use to track our progress. Another group used this type of sheet to track when their meetings would be scheduled from DQ date and it was really helpful to see approximate processing times. Please see attached online Excel Sheet. Let me know if you have any questions or think I missed anything that should be added. I've went ahead and added my information on the first line. Thanks!

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit?usp=sharing

 

Added myself in! 

[LYV 63]

4 hours ago, Pearljamm said:

 

Added myself in! 

Great! I think if everyone could add including people that already have got through it would be so helpful for everyone!

[APRIL2023 59]

On 8/8/2023 at 6:51 PM, Ontarkie said:

Is this regular AP or did they ask for the DS5535? There have been plenty of members with just AP get out of it without having to file a WOM. Not many given DS5535 have been able to get out without the WOM. 

 

Regular AP in Montreal is about 8 weeks or it was give or take. DS5535 has been a deep hole and most only get out with the WOM. It's a sad place for Canada these days. 

 It was AP with DS5535. 

Topic of WOM comes up so frequently in this forum and many members have their case expedited after filing one. It's frustrating, because there's no where to know how many actual cases of AP with DS5535 there are through Montreal and timeline for resolution other than the information fathered via this forum. 

 

Many members have commented that reaching out to local congress representatives is useless. I have been in contact with mine and they have advised against filing DOM for now, as they are seeing progress with my case. They mentioned that my case is uncommon and they have helped many people that have been in same situation as me (IR1 visa, healthcare professional with American children <4 and American spouse) I have e-mailed Montreal consulate multiple times and they have responded each time within a week. My status have been updated 5-6 times, with some took place at the beginning of this 110 wait and 3 within the two weeks (last being July 31). 

 

I have consulted Goldstein and they did advised that I can proceed at 80ish days-wait given the context of my case. But they also gave me a timeline of 3-4 months wait to hear back after I file with them. I can't help but to question whether or not it's a money grab from lawyers if they know that it'll be resolved soon. 

 

like... how often does Montreal not meet the WOM deadline?

 

 

[throwitaway 190]

16 hours ago, APRIL2023 said:

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like... how often does Montreal not meet the WOM deadline?

 

 

They can file for extensions, and sometimes they do. 

 

Also if you look at DV stats, you can glean a lot of information about 221g at Montreal. The DV sites are a goldmine for this kind of data. 

Edited August 11, 2023 by throwitaway

[APRIL2023 59]

8 hours ago, throwitaway said:

They can file for extensions, and sometimes they do. 

 

Also if you look at DV stats, you can glean a lot of information about 221g at Montreal. The DV sites are a goldmine for this kind of data. 

WOW!! thank you for the DV stats website. I have no idea this exists!!!

 

https://dv221g.vercel.app/stats/2023

[APRIL2023 59]

3 minutes ago, APRIL2023 said:

WOW!! thank you for the DV stats website. I have no idea this exists!!!

 

https://dv221g.vercel.app/stats/2023

and am I seeing this right? Only ~61% approval rate after extensive checks? I thought it'll be higher than that!

[LYV 63]

On 8/9/2023 at 12:42 PM, LYV said:

Hello, 

 

I have created a spreadsheet for us all to use to track our progress. Another group used this type of sheet to track when their meetings would be scheduled from DQ date and it was really helpful to see approximate processing times. Please see attached online Excel Sheet. Let me know if you have any questions or think I missed anything that should be added. I've went ahead and added my information on the first line. Thanks!

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks everyone who has so far filled out the spreadsheet. It would be great if we could also get some people who have already been all the way through the process (if they are still following) to add in their info as well. This will grow to be a great resource for us and those in the future who come into the group!

[haruharu 10]

Thanks for creating this recent processing timeline. I've added in my info too!